A 7-Day Meal Plan During Lent
Updated: Mar. 08, 2022
Need ideas on what to make for dinner during Lent this year? Use this meal plan any week during the Lenten season.
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Sunday: Shrimp ‘n’ Noodle Bowls
Here’s a quick meal that feels as if it came from a restaurant. Cooked shrimp, bagged slaw and bottled dressing reduce the time needed to get it on the table. —Mary Bergfeld, Eugene, Oregon
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Monday: Chicken with Florentine Sauce
Here is my very favorite chicken Florentine recipe. A creamy topping and pretty presentation make it elegant enough for company, but it’s also fast to fix on busy weeknights! —Julie Fitzgerald, St Louis, Missouri
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Tuesday: Veggie Fajitas
My husband prefers these to chicken or beef fajitas and I serve them for dinner often. —Sarah Mercer, Wichita, Kansas
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Wednesday: Crescent Beef Casserole
Have leftover tomato puree? Cover, refrigerate and use it as spaghetti sauce for the remainder of the week. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Thursday: Easy Ginger Pork Stir-Fry
An easy homemade stir-fry sauce is the perfect base for this weeknight dish. It comes together quickly but tastes impressive. —Adeline Russell, Hartford, Wisconsin
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Friday: Sesame Salmon with Wasabi Mayo
I created this recipe to mimic the flavors of sushi. It’s remarkably simple and turns out well every time. —Carolyn Ketchum, Wakefield, Massachusetts
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Saturday: Easy Pesto Pizza
Our Test Kitchen kneaded basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese into packaged bread dough for this full-flavored crust. Purchased pesto sauce keeps it big on taste and convenience.Originally Published: December 31, 1969
